What does the maximum leakage rate of a centrifugal compressor mean?
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During the visit, I saw the maximum leakage value indicated on the nameplate of SHENGU’s centrifugal compressors. What does this maximum leakage value mean?
Idealmente, sealing elements such as shaft seals should not leak; in practice, however, there is always some level of leakage. If the leakage exceeds the specified limit, the seal needs to be repaired
Maximum allowable leakage rate for dry gas seals